VIDEO: Brentwood Academy-Briarcrest Christian Players Elaborate on the State Final
Briarcrest Christian (29-2) pulled away late with 13 fourth quarter free throws to earn their first State Championship in 11 years and second overall. Despite 34 combined points from Brentwood Academy stars Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. and Randy Brady, Brentwood Academy…
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Continue ReadingBriarcrest Christian (29-2) pulled away late with 13 fourth quarter free throws to earn their first State Championship in 11 years and second overall. Despite 34 combined points from Brentwood Academy stars Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. and Randy Brady, Brentwood Academy was unable to win their fifth consecutive golden ball.
Watch both teams recap the final game below.
Brentwood Academy shot an impressive 54.5% in the opening half, but missed nine of 13 shots in the important third quarter. Playing catchup in the second half, the Eagles of Brentwood Academy made just a single three pointer in seven attempts.
MVP Kennedy Chandler scored 20 points with five rebounds, two assists, and five turnovers. Teammate Marcellus Brigham Jr. aggressively attacked, summoning 18 points on 6-11 shooting. He made
Omari “Big O” Thomas muscled up for 14 points and six rebounds in 23 minutes.
Brentwood Academy (Marcus Fitzgerald Jr., Randy Brady, Head Coach Hubie Smith).
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Briarcrest Christian (Kennedy Chandler, Marcellus Brigham Jr., Omari Thomas, Michael Malone Jr., Head Coach John Harrington).
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Immediate Postgame Celebration and All-Tournament Team/MVP Award Presentation.
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